Born in Gratz, July 21, 1921 a son of the late George and Eartha Williard Whitcomb.

He was a W.W. II Army Veteran.

He was a member of the Christ United Methodist Church - Tower City; Marlie had raised and trained racing horses and was a member of the U.S. Harness Racing Association andnbsp;He also collected and enjoyed working on antique cars.

Memorial Services will be held Wed. at 11:30 from his church with Rev. Paul Baughman andnbsp;Burial with full military honors will be held at the convenience of the family at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. andnbsp;Memorial donations may be made to his church - 4th Street and Grand Ave. Tower City PA 17980 ; Tower Porter Ambulance Assoc. andnbsp;P.O. Boxandnbsp;33 Tower City PA 17980 or Pinnacle Health Hospice One Norweigen Plaza, Pottsville PA 17901.